October is National Principals Month, and Gordon County Schools is proud to recognize the dedicated leaders who serve our schools each day.
Becky Hulsey is in her 25th year as an educator and her 1st year as principal of Red Bud Elementary School. Before stepping into the principal role, she served eight years as an assistant principal, including three years at Sonoraville High School and five years at Red Bud Middle School.
One of the things Mrs. Hulsey enjoys most about being a principal is watching students grow in every area of their lives. She values seeing them make academic progress, build confidence, work through challenges, and develop into the people they are becoming.
Mrs. Hulsey says the staff at Red Bud Elementary is one of the school’s greatest strengths. She has quickly seen the care, dedication, and commitment they bring to students each day. She is also proud of the way both students and staff respond to challenges, accept feedback, and continue working to improve.
A message she wants every student to understand is that they matter. Mrs. Hulsey wants students to know they are valued, loved, and capable of making a difference. She also emphasizes that success does not require perfection and that mistakes are an important part of learning and growth.
For Mrs. Hulsey, being a principal means leading with purpose, supporting students and staff, and being present through both successes and challenges. She sees the role as an opportunity to help others grow while building a positive and supportive school environment.
Outside of school, Mrs. Hulsey enjoys spending time with her family. She lives in the Red Bud community with her husband, Barry, and has two daughters, Clara James and Catie Hulsey. She also enjoys spending time with her granddaughter, Annie Drew. Hulsey enjoys writing as well and hopes to write a book someday.
During National Principals Month, Gordon County Schools is proud to recognize Becky Hulsey for her leadership, care, and commitment to the students, staff, and families of Red Bud Elementary School.
Becky Hulsey is in her 25th year as an educator and her 1st year as principal of Red Bud Elementary School. Before stepping into the principal role, she served eight years as an assistant principal, including three years at Sonoraville High School and five years at Red Bud Middle School.
One of the things Mrs. Hulsey enjoys most about being a principal is watching students grow in every area of their lives. She values seeing them make academic progress, build confidence, work through challenges, and develop into the people they are becoming.
Mrs. Hulsey says the staff at Red Bud Elementary is one of the school’s greatest strengths. She has quickly seen the care, dedication, and commitment they bring to students each day. She is also proud of the way both students and staff respond to challenges, accept feedback, and continue working to improve.
A message she wants every student to understand is that they matter. Mrs. Hulsey wants students to know they are valued, loved, and capable of making a difference. She also emphasizes that success does not require perfection and that mistakes are an important part of learning and growth.
For Mrs. Hulsey, being a principal means leading with purpose, supporting students and staff, and being present through both successes and challenges. She sees the role as an opportunity to help others grow while building a positive and supportive school environment.
Outside of school, Mrs. Hulsey enjoys spending time with her family. She lives in the Red Bud community with her husband, Barry, and has two daughters, Clara James and Catie Hulsey. She also enjoys spending time with her granddaughter, Annie Drew. Hulsey enjoys writing as well and hopes to write a book someday.
During National Principals Month, Gordon County Schools is proud to recognize Becky Hulsey for her leadership, care, and commitment to the students, staff, and families of Red Bud Elementary School.
October is National Principals Month, and Gordon County Schools is proud to recognize the dedicated leaders who serve our schools each day.
Tara Green is in her 21st year as an educator and her 5th year as principal of W.L. Swain Elementary School. For Mrs. Green, the students are at the center of what makes the role so rewarding. She enjoys the daily interactions that allow her to encourage students, help them feel valued, and remind them that they are an important part of the school community.
Mrs. Green believes Swain Elementary is special because of the strong sense of community shared by students, families, and staff. She is proud of the welcoming environment they have created together and of the way everyone works toward giving students opportunities to learn, lead, and succeed.
She is especially proud of the dedication shown by both students and staff. Mrs. Green sees firsthand the time teachers devote to planning, collaboration, professional learning, and meaningful instruction. She also values the effort students put into their learning each day and the way teachers make purposeful use of every minute in the classroom.
One message Mrs. Green wants every student to carry with them is that they are loved, valued, and believed in. She wants students to know that they are capable of growth and success and that there are people at Swain who believe in what they can become.
For Mrs. Green, being a principal means having the opportunity to make a positive difference each day by supporting teachers, encouraging students, building relationships with families, and creating a school where people feel supported.
Outside of school, Mrs. Green enjoys reading and spending time with her family. Her husband, Billy, is a Battalion Chief with the Calhoun Fire Department. Their daughters are Katy, who is in her final year at the University of Tennessee Winston College of Law, and Sophie, a freshman at Gordon Central High School. Their family also includes Rowdy, their Golden Retriever.
During National Principals Month, Gordon County Schools is proud to recognize Tara Green for her leadership, care, and commitment to the students, staff, and families of W.L. Swain Elementary School.
Tara Green is in her 21st year as an educator and her 5th year as principal of W.L. Swain Elementary School. For Mrs. Green, the students are at the center of what makes the role so rewarding. She enjoys the daily interactions that allow her to encourage students, help them feel valued, and remind them that they are an important part of the school community.
Mrs. Green believes Swain Elementary is special because of the strong sense of community shared by students, families, and staff. She is proud of the welcoming environment they have created together and of the way everyone works toward giving students opportunities to learn, lead, and succeed.
She is especially proud of the dedication shown by both students and staff. Mrs. Green sees firsthand the time teachers devote to planning, collaboration, professional learning, and meaningful instruction. She also values the effort students put into their learning each day and the way teachers make purposeful use of every minute in the classroom.
One message Mrs. Green wants every student to carry with them is that they are loved, valued, and believed in. She wants students to know that they are capable of growth and success and that there are people at Swain who believe in what they can become.
For Mrs. Green, being a principal means having the opportunity to make a positive difference each day by supporting teachers, encouraging students, building relationships with families, and creating a school where people feel supported.
Outside of school, Mrs. Green enjoys reading and spending time with her family. Her husband, Billy, is a Battalion Chief with the Calhoun Fire Department. Their daughters are Katy, who is in her final year at the University of Tennessee Winston College of Law, and Sophie, a freshman at Gordon Central High School. Their family also includes Rowdy, their Golden Retriever.
During National Principals Month, Gordon County Schools is proud to recognize Tara Green for her leadership, care, and commitment to the students, staff, and families of W.L. Swain Elementary School.
Today, Gordon County Schools proudly celebrates National Coaches Day and National Instructional Coaches Day!
Our coaches play an important role in helping students and staff grow, whether they are leading on the field, court, track, or supporting teaching and learning throughout our schools. Their leadership, encouragement, knowledge, and commitment help others build confidence, develop skills, and reach their goals.
Thank you to all of our athletic coaches and instructional coaches for the time, energy, and heart you invest in Gordon County Schools each day!
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Our coaches play an important role in helping students and staff grow, whether they are leading on the field, court, track, or supporting teaching and learning throughout our schools. Their leadership, encouragement, knowledge, and commitment help others build confidence, develop skills, and reach their goals.
Thank you to all of our athletic coaches and instructional coaches for the time, energy, and heart you invest in Gordon County Schools each day!
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W.L. Swain Elementary is celebrating Georgia Pre-K Week and the educators who help make the first school experiences of our youngest learners meaningful and memorable. Students were working in stations and understanding how to compare and contrast using a Venn Diagram!
We are proud to recognize our WLS Pre-K teams: Mrs. Greer and Ms. Silvers, Mrs. Byrd and Mrs. Christy, and Mrs. West and Mrs. Traylor.
Thank you for creating classrooms filled with learning, play, encouragement, and care. Your work helps build the strong foundation our students will carry with them throughout their school years.
Happy Georgia Pre-K Week, WLS!
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We are proud to recognize our WLS Pre-K teams: Mrs. Greer and Ms. Silvers, Mrs. Byrd and Mrs. Christy, and Mrs. West and Mrs. Traylor.
Thank you for creating classrooms filled with learning, play, encouragement, and care. Your work helps build the strong foundation our students will carry with them throughout their school years.
Happy Georgia Pre-K Week, WLS!
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Tolbert Elementary is celebrating Georgia Pre-K Week and the educators who make each day special for our youngest learners. They practiced teamwork during the end of their center time by cleaning up together before beginning new activities with rhyming. It was an awesome pajama day celebration, too!
We are proud to recognize our Tolbert Pre-K teams: Mrs. Carter and Mrs. Stanley, and Mrs. Garrett and Mrs. Ferguson.
Thank you for creating classrooms filled with learning, exploration, encouragement, and care. The strong foundation you help build each day makes a lasting difference for our students.
Happy Georgia Pre-K Week, TES!
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We are proud to recognize our Tolbert Pre-K teams: Mrs. Carter and Mrs. Stanley, and Mrs. Garrett and Mrs. Ferguson.
Thank you for creating classrooms filled with learning, exploration, encouragement, and care. The strong foundation you help build each day makes a lasting difference for our students.
Happy Georgia Pre-K Week, TES!
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Belwood Elementary is celebrating Georgia Pre-K Week and the wonderful educators who help our youngest learners grow, learn, and build a strong foundation for the years ahead. They participated in fun small group activities today!
We are proud to recognize our Belwood Pre-K teams: Mrs. Waycaster and Mrs. Reece, Mrs. Jackson and Mrs. Parker, Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Stephens, Mrs. Henson, Ms. Patterson and Ms. Massey, and Mrs. Murry and Mrs. Lowrance.
Thank you for creating welcoming classrooms filled with learning, play, encouragement, and care each day. Happy Georgia Pre-K Week to BES!
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We are proud to recognize our Belwood Pre-K teams: Mrs. Waycaster and Mrs. Reece, Mrs. Jackson and Mrs. Parker, Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Stephens, Mrs. Henson, Ms. Patterson and Ms. Massey, and Mrs. Murry and Mrs. Lowrance.
Thank you for creating welcoming classrooms filled with learning, play, encouragement, and care each day. Happy Georgia Pre-K Week to BES!
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October is National Principals Month, and Gordon County Schools is proud to recognize the dedicated leaders who serve our schools each day.
Rebecca Champion is in her 21st year as an educator and her 6th year as principal of Fairmount Elementary School. She values the opportunity to lead, serve, and encourage others while helping create a school environment where students can learn, grow, and prepare for the future.
Mrs. Champion believes Fairmount Elementary is special because of the strong sense of community that exists throughout the school. Students, staff, and families know one another well, and that close connection helps create a welcoming environment where people feel supported and included. She is proud of the Bulldog spirit at Fairmount and of the school’s reputation as “the small school with a big heart.”
Mrs. Champion is especially proud of the determination shown by both students and staff. Champion sees students working through challenges, pushing themselves, and making progress academically and personally. She also appreciates the dedication and teamwork of the staff, who work together to meet student needs and support continued growth.
One message Mrs. Champion wants every student to know is that she is proud of them. She wants students to understand that they are valued for who they are today and that she believes in the people they are becoming.
Outside of school, Champion enjoys spending time with her family, including her husband, Jeff, her children Gregory, Bethany, and Naythan, and her mother, Eloise. She also enjoys relaxing on her back porch, visiting the beach, and playing the piano, especially hymns and other meaningful songs.
During National Principals Month, Gordon County Schools is proud to recognize Rebecca Champion for her leadership, dedication, and commitment to the students, staff, and families of Fairmount Elementary School.
Rebecca Champion is in her 21st year as an educator and her 6th year as principal of Fairmount Elementary School. She values the opportunity to lead, serve, and encourage others while helping create a school environment where students can learn, grow, and prepare for the future.
Mrs. Champion believes Fairmount Elementary is special because of the strong sense of community that exists throughout the school. Students, staff, and families know one another well, and that close connection helps create a welcoming environment where people feel supported and included. She is proud of the Bulldog spirit at Fairmount and of the school’s reputation as “the small school with a big heart.”
Mrs. Champion is especially proud of the determination shown by both students and staff. Champion sees students working through challenges, pushing themselves, and making progress academically and personally. She also appreciates the dedication and teamwork of the staff, who work together to meet student needs and support continued growth.
One message Mrs. Champion wants every student to know is that she is proud of them. She wants students to understand that they are valued for who they are today and that she believes in the people they are becoming.
Outside of school, Champion enjoys spending time with her family, including her husband, Jeff, her children Gregory, Bethany, and Naythan, and her mother, Eloise. She also enjoys relaxing on her back porch, visiting the beach, and playing the piano, especially hymns and other meaningful songs.
During National Principals Month, Gordon County Schools is proud to recognize Rebecca Champion for her leadership, dedication, and commitment to the students, staff, and families of Fairmount Elementary School.
October is National Principals Month, and Gordon County Schools is proud to recognize the dedicated leaders who serve our schools each day.
Matt Fox is in his 22nd year as an educator and his 2nd year as principal of Belwood Elementary School. Throughout his career, he has remained focused on building strong relationships, supporting teachers, and helping students find success.
What Mr. Fox enjoys most about being a principal is connecting with students and working alongside teachers to meet their needs. He also enjoys problem-solving and finding ways to encourage students to do their best.
At Belwood Elementary, the focus is on supporting the whole child. Along with academic growth, the school works to help students develop the social and emotional skills they need to be successful in school and beyond. Mr. Fox is especially proud of the way Belwood students and staff work hard, adapt to challenges, and continue moving forward together.
An important message he wants every student to understand is that they matter. His goal is for students to recognize their own value when they arrive at school each day and to leave having grown in some way.
Mr. Fox describes being a principal as being a culture builder, a responsibility that includes creating a positive environment where students and staff feel supported and encouraged.
Outside of school, Mr. Fox enjoys spending time with his wife, Brittney, and their children, Hollis and Harper. He also enjoys working outside, spending time around animals, and has the unique ability of being ambidextrous.
During National Principals Month, Gordon County Schools is pleased to recognize Matt Fox and the work he does each day to support the students, staff, and families of Belwood Elementary School.
Matt Fox is in his 22nd year as an educator and his 2nd year as principal of Belwood Elementary School. Throughout his career, he has remained focused on building strong relationships, supporting teachers, and helping students find success.
What Mr. Fox enjoys most about being a principal is connecting with students and working alongside teachers to meet their needs. He also enjoys problem-solving and finding ways to encourage students to do their best.
At Belwood Elementary, the focus is on supporting the whole child. Along with academic growth, the school works to help students develop the social and emotional skills they need to be successful in school and beyond. Mr. Fox is especially proud of the way Belwood students and staff work hard, adapt to challenges, and continue moving forward together.
An important message he wants every student to understand is that they matter. His goal is for students to recognize their own value when they arrive at school each day and to leave having grown in some way.
Mr. Fox describes being a principal as being a culture builder, a responsibility that includes creating a positive environment where students and staff feel supported and encouraged.
Outside of school, Mr. Fox enjoys spending time with his wife, Brittney, and their children, Hollis and Harper. He also enjoys working outside, spending time around animals, and has the unique ability of being ambidextrous.
During National Principals Month, Gordon County Schools is pleased to recognize Matt Fox and the work he does each day to support the students, staff, and families of Belwood Elementary School.
Fall Break is coming up for Gordon County Schools!
Schools will be closed October 12 - October 16. We hope our students, families, faculty, and staff enjoy a safe and relaxing break.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed and ready to continue a great school year!
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Schools will be closed October 12 - October 16. We hope our students, families, faculty, and staff enjoy a safe and relaxing break.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed and ready to continue a great school year!
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Congratulations to Sonoraville High School’s 2026 Homecoming Queen, Lilli Lovingood, and Homecoming King, Kolter Kelley!
We are proud to celebrate both of these students and all of the excitement, school spirit, and tradition that made Homecoming Week such a special time for Phoenix Nation.
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We are proud to celebrate both of these students and all of the excitement, school spirit, and tradition that made Homecoming Week such a special time for Phoenix Nation.
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Georgia Pre-K Week is here!
Gordon County Schools is excited to celebrate our youngest learners and the teachers, paraprofessionals, families, and staff who help make their first school experiences meaningful.
Pre-K is an important beginning where students build early literacy, math, communication, social, and problem-solving skills through exploration, play, and purposeful learning. These early experiences help create a strong foundation for success throughout their school years.
We are proud of our Pre-K students and everyone who helps them grow, connect, and succeed each day!
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Gordon County Schools is excited to celebrate our youngest learners and the teachers, paraprofessionals, families, and staff who help make their first school experiences meaningful.
Pre-K is an important beginning where students build early literacy, math, communication, social, and problem-solving skills through exploration, play, and purposeful learning. These early experiences help create a strong foundation for success throughout their school years.
We are proud of our Pre-K students and everyone who helps them grow, connect, and succeed each day!
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Friday night football is here!
Sonoraville High School hosts Union County for Homecoming at The Furnace, while Gordon Central High School travels to take on Chattooga. Both games kick off at 7:30 p.m.
Good luck to the Phoenix and Warriors tonight!
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Sonoraville High School hosts Union County for Homecoming at The Furnace, while Gordon Central High School travels to take on Chattooga. Both games kick off at 7:30 p.m.
Good luck to the Phoenix and Warriors tonight!
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Gordon Central High School agriculture students in Mrs. Wheat’s class took their learning into the greenhouse today as they worked on seeding plants.
Students were willing to get their hands dirty as they practiced important skills connected to plant growth, agriculture, and greenhouse management. This hands on experience gave them the opportunity to apply what they are learning in class while building confidence through real world work.
These Warriors definitely have a green thumb!
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Students were willing to get their hands dirty as they practiced important skills connected to plant growth, agriculture, and greenhouse management. This hands on experience gave them the opportunity to apply what they are learning in class while building confidence through real world work.
These Warriors definitely have a green thumb!
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W.L. Swain Elementary kindergarten students had a special visit to Gordon Central High School today, where they worked alongside high school students in Mrs. Albright’s Teaching as a Profession classes.
Our future Warriors visited several classrooms, including those of Ms. Mills, Mrs. Hice, and Mrs. Lee, and participated in fun, hands on activities throughout the day. Pictured here, students were having a great time learning in Mrs. Lee’s Healthcare class.
We always love seeing our older students connect with younger learners and share their knowledge, encouragement, and school spirit. Experiences like this bring our schools together as one community and give students of all ages opportunities to learn from one another.
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Red Bud Middle School 6th grade students in Mrs. Liker’s ELA class started the day with a synonym warmup that showed off some impressive vocabulary.
Students were able to identify several synonyms for different words and discuss how word choice can change meaning and strengthen their writing. The activity also helped prepare them for their next lesson on theme by giving them more language to describe ideas and messages in a text.
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Students were able to identify several synonyms for different words and discuss how word choice can change meaning and strengthen their writing. The activity also helped prepare them for their next lesson on theme by giving them more language to describe ideas and messages in a text.
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Red Bud Elementary media specialist Mrs. Silvers creates a welcoming library environment where students can explore books, build a love for reading, and enjoy literacy together.
During their visit, students also reviewed this month’s character word, Friendship, and talked about what it means to be a good friend to others.
We also appreciate the school spirit shown by 5th grade teacher Hope Peterka for today’s spirit day. She is ready for Homecoming and cheering on our Cardinals and the Phoenix tonight!
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During their visit, students also reviewed this month’s character word, Friendship, and talked about what it means to be a good friend to others.
We also appreciate the school spirit shown by 5th grade teacher Hope Peterka for today’s spirit day. She is ready for Homecoming and cheering on our Cardinals and the Phoenix tonight!
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Tolbert Elementary students in Mrs. Belinda Smith’s REACH class were combining creativity with self reflection through a fun Selfie Sculpture project.
Students created physical representations of themselves while thinking about what makes them unique. As part of the project, they reflected on the type of learner they are, how they handle stress, areas where they may need support, and the interests and qualities that help define who they are.
The project gave students a creative way to better understand themselves while also sharing their personalities, strengths, and experiences with others.
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Students created physical representations of themselves while thinking about what makes them unique. As part of the project, they reflected on the type of learner they are, how they handle stress, areas where they may need support, and the interests and qualities that help define who they are.
The project gave students a creative way to better understand themselves while also sharing their personalities, strengths, and experiences with others.
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Belwood Elementary 2nd grade students in Ms. Henderson’s class were learning how to choose strong topics for persuasive writing.
Students discussed their thoughts and opinions on a variety of topics to help generate ideas and determine which subjects they felt most strongly about. By starting with topics that interest them, students can better develop reasons, examples, and arguments to support their writing.
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Students discussed their thoughts and opinions on a variety of topics to help generate ideas and determine which subjects they felt most strongly about. By starting with topics that interest them, students can better develop reasons, examples, and arguments to support their writing.
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Sonoraville Elementary 2nd grade students in Mrs. Alli Smith’s class were building their persuasive writing skills by learning how to turn ideas into a rough draft.
Mrs. Smith modeled the writing process with students as they shared ideas and worked together to create a draft on an anchor chart. The class discussed how the first goal of a rough draft is to get thoughts, reasons, and arguments on paper before worrying about making everything perfect.
It was a great example of students learning that strong writing begins with sharing ideas and building from them. Mrs. Smith was also showing plenty of Phoenix spirit as SES celebrated Homecoming Week!
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Mrs. Smith modeled the writing process with students as they shared ideas and worked together to create a draft on an anchor chart. The class discussed how the first goal of a rough draft is to get thoughts, reasons, and arguments on paper before worrying about making everything perfect.
It was a great example of students learning that strong writing begins with sharing ideas and building from them. Mrs. Smith was also showing plenty of Phoenix spirit as SES celebrated Homecoming Week!
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Today, Gordon County Schools celebrates National Custodian Day and the dedicated team members who keep our schools clean, safe, and welcoming!
Their hard work often happens behind the scenes, but the difference they make is seen throughout every school and facility. We are grateful for their service, attention to detail, and commitment to our students and staff.
Thank you to all of our custodians for everything you do!
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Their hard work often happens behind the scenes, but the difference they make is seen throughout every school and facility. We are grateful for their service, attention to detail, and commitment to our students and staff.
Thank you to all of our custodians for everything you do!
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